Project Overview

If you’re looking for a versatile way to decorate a bedroom, a peg board headboard is a simple solution. It will look great and you can easily change it to suit your needs. We’ll show you how to make one in a few simple steps.Continue to Step-by-step instructions.

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Step by Step Instructions

1Cut the timber

2Assemble the frame

3Attach the central support

4Fix the peg board

5Make the border

6Sand the peg board

7Paint the peg board

8Decorate the peg board

Step 1. Cut the timber

For this project, choose the headboard size that suits your bedroom or bed. You can then get your timber pre-cut to size at your local Bunnings. For our headboard, we cut the pegboard to 1830mm x 905mm.

Step 2. Assemble the frame

Create a rectangle frame out of 2 x 1800mm pine lengths and 2 x 900mm pine lengths. Make sure the edges are flush. Use the nail gun to connect the frame together. Always wear your earmuffs when using the nail gun.

Step 4. Fix the peg board

Step 5. Make the border

With the 30mm x 12mm pine, use the set square to mark 5mm along each length. This will be the border overhang for the peg board. Use the nail gun to secure the border to the frame with the 5mm overhang. You won’t need to put a border at the bottom of the headboard as this will be sitting on the floor.

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions which came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings team member.

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